Burn AVI with Jpgs and confused with 4:3

pbscompany wrote on 8/11/2011, 1:07 PM

I created a project, exported to .avi

then I import AVI but program tells me that res is dif than current

I ignore it and load it as it is I think 640x480

anyway...  I can choose any of these codecs

cinepak intel microsoft indeo xvid

I choose Cinepak

I can choose a res, aspect ration and fps

I will take any suggestions here, I would like to go to 16:9

but I have a section of Jpgs underscored with a song

The export works, but when I burn, the jpgs seem stretched

How do I go to 16:9 and keep the photos in perspective?

I read something where you do something and the photos stay, but wind up with black and white stripes on the side...  I'm okay with that...

So suggestions on settings for export and suggestions on how to keep photos in perspective welcome...

THEN...

When I load the exported Avi and burn it can someone help me with the burn settings there...  I am burning straight video, no Menus or titles...?

 

Beth

 

 

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johnebaker wrote on 8/11/2011, 1:57 PM

Hi

Your initial project movie should be set to the ratio you want the final output to be.  On importing the jpegs, they will keep their correct aspect ratio.

For the burning - what are you trying to achieve?

HTH

John

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pbscompany wrote on 8/11/2011, 3:31 PM

I imported as AVI, then used magix to edit and then I am exporting to AVI only because when you go to MVP format the video seems to lose quality... then I import that avi with all the transitions and editing chgs back into Magix because I don't know any other way to burn it to DVD... 

 

So basically the best quality I can get...

 

However, the pics DO seem to stretch and seem deformed.... or out of proportion....

 

 

johnebaker wrote on 8/11/2011, 5:13 PM

Hi

I assumed you had added the jpegs and background music to the project.

Can you clarify your work flow step by step from the beginning please. 

There is no need to export then re-import for burning to DVD - you can do this direct from the edited project - click the Burn tab and take it from there.

To clarify AVI is not a file format, it is a container file which may have any movie format inside it.  You can use GSpot or MediaInfo to analyse the file and find out what is really inside the AVI, also its size and aspect ratio and loads of other information.

John

 

 

 

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Laptop - Lenovo Legion 5i Phantom - running Windows 11 24H2 on Intel Core i7-10750H, 16GB DDR4-SDRAM, 512GB SSD, 43.9 cm screen Full HD 1920 x 1080, Intel UHD 630 iGPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB GDDR6)

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pbscompany wrote on 8/11/2011, 7:14 PM

I thought AVI was a format and that it was the best ...

Alright so....

Here is my confusion...  I thought it was best to download as avi, edit in magix and then export to avi and I had hoped to burn it that way too...   So I missed a few lessons somewhere

I want to take the edited project and burn it to DVD in the best format...I got confused because when uploading video to say youtube...  no matter what format your project is, the data gets compressed and loses that originally quality.  I want to burn the DVD using the best settings and the least compression... 

I use a CanonGL1 which gives me incredibly clear video and I want to come out on the other side of the edited project with almost the same clarity...  Correct me if I'm wrong, but when you burn using the MVP format don't you lose a lot of quality? 

 

So I've said the same thing 3 times...  Can you help?

Beth

if you can recommend a book that would be great...

pbscompany wrote on 8/11/2011, 7:20 PM

Also, why when I do try to burn with the Magix MVP format does the dic information show my disc as DVD+R when I know for certain the disc is  dvd-R?

david wrote on 8/12/2011, 8:21 AM

 Beth,

If you want to burn a DVD that can be played on a standard DVD player with chapter navigation etc, you need to use MPEG2 which should be the default setting when you chose burn DVD in Magix.  MPEG2 is the only format for standard DVD.

If your original file is 16:9 and you want to retain that rather than 4:3:  open your original project, go to FILE > Movie Settings and make sure the aspect ratio is 16:9.  Also choose that aspect ratio when burning.

If your original file is HD (1080 or 720) you will lose resolution with MPEG2, but will still look good when upscaled (if you player does that) on a HD TV.  If you want to retain the HD resolution you will need to change the burn settings to burn a Bluray DVD which can only be played on a Bluray player.

With regard to a book, the pdf manual that comes with MEP covers the basics and then some.  It’s not the best but it does have a lot of information on the basics to get you started.  You’ll find it in the main Magix folder under Program Files on the C drive, assuming a normal installation.

David